Former West standout Manuel is West's new AD

Former North Henderson football coach Luke Manuel, who is also a former West Henderson High three-sport standout, is now West's new athletic director.

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Published: Monday, August 5, 2013 at 8:37 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, August 5, 2013 at 8:37 p.m.

Luke Manuel is a Falcon once again.

The former West Henderson High three-sport standout, who has been an assistant principal at Hendersonville Middle School since 2008, has been hired as West’s new athletic director.

Prior to taking the job at Hendersonville Middle, Manuel was North Henderson’s football coach from 2004-2008 and had a record of 15-32. Before that he was an assistant at North for a year under Jeff Bailey and also an assistant at Hendersonville High under B.J. Laughter for three years.

Manuel was a standout in football, baseball and basketball during his high school career. He ended up accepting a scholarship to Appalachian State for football and saw limited time at quarterback before switching to wide receiver his senior year in 2000.

<p>Luke Manuel is a Falcon once again.</p><p>The former West Henderson High three-sport standout, who has been an assistant principal at Hendersonville Middle School since 2008, has been hired as West's new athletic director.</p><p>Prior to taking the job at Hendersonville Middle, Manuel was North Henderson's football coach from 2004-2008 and had a record of 15-32. Before that he was an assistant at North for a year under Jeff Bailey and also an assistant at Hendersonville High under B.J. Laughter for three years.</p><p>Manuel was a standout in football, baseball and basketball during his high school career. He ended up accepting a scholarship to Appalachian State for football and saw limited time at quarterback before switching to wide receiver his senior year in 2000.</p>